Eric Bard, 29, convicted of gross sexual assault and sentenced to 50 years in prison, won a new trial after the state’s highest court threw out his conviction because a judge discussed the case with the district attorney without the defense present.
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Man convicted of murder in Bangor shooting last year
A jury deliberated about two hours Monday before finding the Boston native guilty of killing 51-year-old Israel Lewis.
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Bread of Life Ministries facilities director charged with sex crimes against minor
Jeffrey Tyler, 47, of Winthrop was arrested Friday after police secured a warrant based on the testimony of a female victim, who said contact began when she was 14.
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Litchfield murder plea agreement could mean prison for teen
Lukas Mironovas, 16, accused of killing his mother, waived his right Wednesday to a court hearing to determine whether he would be prosecuted as a juvenile or adult at the Capital Judicial Center.
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Buxton man charged with leading police on chase
Police say 25-year-old Nathaniel Bean failed to stop for an officer and forced several cars off the road.
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Wilton man gets nine years on fentanyl charge
A 55-year-old Wilton man was sentenced to nine years in prison and four years of supervised release Monday afternoon on a felony charge of conspiracy to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl.
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Former Jackman physician assistant indicted, re-arrested
Gerald Keenan was arrested Friday by State Police in Brewer and faces 21 counts related to sexual contact or assault on two pre-teen boys in Jackman where Keenan worked in the 1990s.
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Three teenagers charged with vandalizing Scarborough playing field
Police say the teens drove a truck on the turf field, causing $2,500 in damage.
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Lisbon man arrested in alleged Litchfield home invasion, attempted robbery
Police are still seeking a second suspect in the incident in which a pair of individuals were at a home to steal marijuana.
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State police seek information on camper stolen in Chelsea
A witness saw a pickup truck drive away with the camper at the end of August.